Pharmacy Technician II - Home Care Specialty Pharmacy

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in the Home Health Specialty Pharmacy group located in Lincoln Building. This full-time role (40 hours/week) supports pharmacists by entering prescriptions, preparing medications, and assisting with insurance and inventory tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3+ years in a related role, and PTCB plus OH Board of Pharmacy certification; one year in specialty pharmacy is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• PTCB certification and OH Board of Pharmacy certification.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in a specialty pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Medication Orders - Enter prescriptions into pharmacy software for pharmacist review. Pulls and labels hazardous and nonhazardous medications for pharmacist verification. Demonstrates ability to complete basic pharmacy math calculations for specialty medications.
• Cold Chain Distribution – Prepares packages for delivery following specific cold chain distribution procedures.
• Phone Triage - Performs outpatient phone triage.
• Refills – Contacts patients to schedule refills and conduct disease assessments.
• Insurance - Performs insurance adjudication and troubleshooting.
• Inventory - Receives and enters inventory into pharmacy software.

Skills

PTCB certified

OH Board of Pharmacy certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of related work experience

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $20.57 - $25.72
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Lincoln Building

Department

Home Health Specialty Pharmacy

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $20.57 - $25.72
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Medication Orders - Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software for pharmacist review. Pulls and labels hazardous and nonhazardous medications for pharmacist verification. Demonstrates ability to complete basic pharmacy math calculations for specialty medications.
• Cold Chain Distribution – Prepares packages for delivery following specific cold chain distribution procedures.
• Phone Triage - Performs outpatient phone triage.
• Refills – Contacts patients to schedule refills and conduct disease assessments.
• Insurance - Performs insurance adjudication and troubleshooting.
• Inventory - Receives and enters inventory into pharmacy software.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ year of work experience in a related job discipline
• Must be PTCB certified and OH Board of Pharmacy certified

Preferred

• One year of work experience in a specialty pharmacy.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability